RESUMED! Bare Root Cortland Apples Available at Plum Hollow Farms (Delta, Ontario)

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER. PICKUPS START OCTOBER 4TH. The heat of Summer is fading fast and that means we can resume our popular springtime tree sale. This is a rare opportunity for home growers, gardeners, and landscapers to purchase our prize-winning Cortland apple trees (bare root) at an incredible low price. This is a one-time only sale, and when they're gone, they're gone.

Plum Hollow Farms has approximately 300 bare root Cortland apple trees available from our nursery. Each tree is approximately 3-4 years old, stands between 4 and 5 feet tall, and is in good health. These trees have been organically nurtured and are available now for direct-to-consumer and wholesale customers.

The branch shapes are a little uneven (nothing a little pruning won't fix) and so we've priced these trees at 50-75% below garden centres and nurseries.

🏆Fruit from these tree took first place in the apple category at Delta Fair 2025!

Please note: THE TREES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP FROM OUR MAIN GATE ONLY STARTING OCTOBER 4TH We support online payments and all orders are pickup only, no delivery is available for this product. These trees are offered as bare root and should be planted quickly after purchase and stored correctly if there's any delay.

Incredible Low Price

We're offering these beautiful 4-5 FOOT trees for just $19.99 CAD per tree.

For comparison, smaller bare root Cortland trees typically sell for $50-$75 per tree at garden centers, and that's before delivery costs are added.

These trees are available now for pre-order for pick up only at Plum Hollow Farms, 632 Lake Street, Leeds and Grenville United, Counties, Ontario, K0E 1G0. See Google Maps

VISIT STORE

Bulk Orders Welcome

Plum Hollow Farms can accommodate larger orders for nurseries, landscapers, and garden centres.

Please email info@plumhollowfarms.ca or call Chris at 647-473-8777 to inquire.

About Cortland Apples

Cortland apples are a time-tested favorite across North America, known for their unique balance of sweetness and tartness, striking appearance, and versatility in the kitchen.

These apples produce large, red-striped fruit with firm white flesh that is sweet, extra juicy, and slightly sour—making them ideal for desserts, baking, and cider making. They are especially popular for fresh eating and salads due to their high resistance to browning once sliced.

Cortlands are extremely cold hardy, making them well suited for growing in Ontario and other northern climates. They are also very productive trees and can begin producing fruit within a few years of planting.

• Mature height: varies by rootstock, typically needs staking in early years

• Planting distance: 14 feet between trees

• Time to fruit: typically 3 to 5 years (our trees are already producing)

• Storage: fruit keeps well for up to 4 months

• Care: prune in late March; use a trunk spiral in fall to prevent sunscald and protect against rodents

How to plant your Cortland apple trees

Early October is a perfect time to plant bare root fruit trees. We advise planting your trees as soon as possible.

Before planting:

• Ideally plant immediately or within 48 hours

• If not planting right away, keep the roots cool, moist, and out of direct sun  

• Store them in a shady spot or unheated garage

• Keep roots wrapped in damp newspaper, wood chips, or sawdust to prevent from drying out 

• Don’t let them freeze or sit in standing water

When ready to plant:

• Space trees 12–15 feet apart

• Soak roots for 2–12 hours before planting

• Dig a hole 18–24 inches wide and 12–18 inches deep

• Create a 2–3 inch mound at the bottom of the hole

• Place the root ball on the mound and spread roots evenly

• Ensure graft union (bump above roots) sits 2–3 inches above soil level

• Backfill with native soil and firm gently

• Water deeply after planting

• Apply mulch, but keep 2–3 inches clear of the trunk

• Protect from deer: install ¼–½ inch mesh, 12–18 inches tall, 6 inches out from trunk, buried 1–2 inches deep

• Stake the tree if the site is windy

If you are on Instagram here's a recent video we posted that shows some of the planting process.

Here's another we posted about pruning any suckers you may have in the Fall.

Enjoy beautiful apples for years to come

Whether you are planting an orchard or just one tree, Cortlands are a reliable and delicious variety with deep roots in regional apple heritage.

This is a rare opportunity to expand your private orchard, enhance your edible landscape, or start growing your own fruit at home. Trees are available for a limited time while supplies last.

Order now by visiting our online store to reserve yours before they’re gone.

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